Dr. Thomas Joseph Beggins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
540 Saybrook Rd Suite 160 Middletown CT, 06457About
Dr. Thomas Beggins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Middletown, CT. Dr. Beggins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Beggins can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Beggins can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1984
New York Medical College 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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